Western disturbance hits North India, threatens wheat crops
Western disturbance hits North India, threatens wheat crops
Unseasonal rain, hailstorms and fresh snowfall lash North India, risking wheat yields as harvest nears; authorities warn of waterlogging and landslides while relief measures begin.
The ongoing western disturbance has unleashed unseasonal rain, hailstorms and fresh snowfall across north India, disrupting daily life and raising serious concerns for farmers from the plains to the hills. The affected region spans across the wheat belts of Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan, where farmers are watching anxiously as standing crops face potential damage just ahead of harvest. In the hills, snowfall has led to road closures and disrupted connectivity, complicating movement for people and supplies alike. Officials have issued warnings about possible waterlogging, landslides and flash floods in vulnerable pockets, and governments have begun assessing losses and assuring support to farmers who may be hit hardest.
